Real-World Experience
I had been stuck on Maliketh, the Black Blade for days. His AOE attacks were relentless, and I couldn’t find a way to get close to him. Then, I discovered a Spirit Ash that could draw aggro and keep him busy while I attacked him from a distance. It took some time, but I finally managed to take him down!
Practical Application
In addition to using a Spirit Ash, I found it helpful to use a weapon with a strong Ash of War. The Royal Greatsword’s Piercing Fang Ash of War was particularly effective, as it allowed me to break Maliketh’s poise and deal significant damage.